Gold ETF Sees $3 Billion Inflow...Begins Comeback After 4-Month Decline

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Investment funds have started flowing back into global gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The net inflow in July reached $3 billion. Gold prices also rebounded, ending four consecutive months of decline.

According to BeinCrypto, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, on August 7 (local time), global gold ETFs recorded a net inflow of $3 billion in July. The two-month trend of fund outflows also ceased. Total assets under management increased by 1% in a month, reaching $530 billion. Gold prices rose approximately 2% in July.

Europe led the inflow of funds into gold ETFs. European gold ETFs saw an inflow of $2 billion in July. The UK accounted for the largest share with $875 million, while Switzerland recorded $657 million. Asian gold ETFs also attracted $616 million. Asia maintained its position as the region with the largest cumulative gold ETF inflows as of 2026.

North American gold ETFs also turned to a net inflow of $71 million in July. However, among major regions, it is the only one in a net outflow position on a year-to-date cumulative basis. According to the World Gold Council, global gold ETF holdings increased by 23 tons in July, totaling 4,068 tons. This did not reach the all-time high of 4,176 tons recorded on February 27.

Gold prices fell by over 25% from March to June, then rebounded by approximately 2% in July. In August, they rose by over 5%. BeinCrypto reported that buying interest in gold emerged around $4,000 per ounce. Easing inflation concerns due to falling oil prices and expectations of accommodative monetary policy were also cited as factors influencing gold investment sentiment. The future flow of funds into gold ETFs and gold prices are expected to be affected by the monetary policy direction of the Federal Reserve (Fed).

[Article Summary]

-Global gold ETFs saw an inflow of $3 billion in July, ending two consecutive months of outflows.

-Europe attracted $2 billion, and global gold ETF assets under management increased to $530 billion.

-Gold prices rose by approximately 2% in July and continued to increase by over 5% in August.

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